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Trevor’s words cheered Jordyn up, and she eagerly rattled off a list of her favorite dishes while Trevor listened attentive

When she finished, Wynn complimented her outfit.

“Jo, your clothes look amazing today. They suit you so well

“Really?”

Wynn smiled. “Of course! How was school today? Did you get along with your classmates?”

The two chatted happily, while Trevor remained mostly silent as he calmly ate at a leisurely pace.

A passing waitress who was unaware of their dynamic saw the trio and mistakenly assumed they were a family. She glanced enviously at Wynn.

At that moment, Jordyn saw an incoming video call from Celeste.

It was the call she had requested that morning. However, she was in the middle of an animated conversation with Wynn and was reluctant to end the call.

Earlier that morning, seeing Celeste hug another child had opset her.)

teacher had explained that parents always loved their children the most and that every child held a

reassurance had put

Jordyn hadn’t answered her call, she grew concerned and

was in the children’s rest area and answered with a sinile after hearing Celeste’s concern, “Jo’s fine. She’s on a video call with her dad and a woman. If you’d like,

“No need,” Celeste interjected.

with Wynn and Trevor, who were likely having lunch together. She spoke softly. “It’s alright. Let them enjoy

sent Jordyn a message instead to ask how her day at school

her to listen to the teacher and nap

minutes later, Celeste finally received a

“Got it, Mom.”

day with Naomi, Celeste realized the latter was

around 6:00 pm, as Celeste was about to head home, Nagini approached her and offered to take her out to

my jobs. No need to be so

tried to persuade her further,

from Queenie Scott,

Chapter 17

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